That spooky part of the year is here again and we thought what better way to celebrate it than with some delicious, dairy-free, vegan candy recipes that you can make at your home in no time at all! The days of vegans having to abstain from these delectable holiday staples are over. Almost all of your favorite Halloween indulgences can be easily adapted as a vegan recipe.
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We have compiled a list of easy, amazing, vegan candies and treats that you can whip up in your own kitchen. All of the ingredients that are required here are easy to find and are available at the Co-op, so go ahead give these a shot, you are definitely in for an awesome treat!
1. Homemade Vegan ÒHoneycombÓ
Crunchy, chocolaty, and chewy Ð this honeycomb candy really is many different mouthwatering sweets in one! This recipe from Fork and Beans suits a variety of candy-lovers. It is sure to delight all of your dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan trick-or-treaters.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup vegan margarine, such as Earth Balance
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1/3 cup light corn syrup
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2/3 cup vegan sugar
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3 Tb water
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2 and 1/2 tsp baking soda (no clumps)
Instructions
Start with a 8×8 glass pan, and line it with parchment paper.
Next, in a deep saucepan combine all of the ingredients mentioned above except baking soda in medium heat, stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
After the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat to medium high and keep it there for 5-7 minutes until the mixture begins to boil.
As the mixture becomes golden caramel, put the baking soda in until it is completely mixed.
Now place the mixture in the parchment paper lined pan and wait for 30 minutes. After it has cooled down, cut it with a knife and coat the pieces with melted chocolate!
2. Snickers Candy Bar
The Snickers candy bar is made up of three layers Ð a crunchy nougat layer, followed by caramel and finally a coating of chocolate. The dairy components of the traditional snickers made this treat off limits to vegans and the dairy intolerant before, but no longer! This raw vegan snickers is breaking all the rules. Vegans can enjoy this Halloween staple once more using the recipe below.
HereÕs what you need to make itÉ
Nougat layer
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1/2 cup raw flour (such as oat, coconut, buckwheat, almond, etc.)
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1/2 cup raw honey/agave/maple syrup
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1 cup sliced almonds
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1/4 pine nuts (optional)
Caramel layer
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1 cup dates and enough water to cover them
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1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Raw Chocolate Coating
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1/2 cup coconut nectar or date paste
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3/4 cup cacao powder
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1/3 cup coconut oil or cacao butter, melted
Preparation: Nougat layer
Put the flour, pine nuts and sweetener together in a food processor until you get a smooth mixture. Next add in the almonds. Take spoonfuls of batter and shape them into small rolls on a parchment paper and put it in the freezer.
Preparation: Caramel layer
Blend all the ingredients together in a blender until you get a nice thick puree. Make sure that you are using as little water as possible. Dip your little nougat rolls into this puree and put them back into the freezer.
Preparation: Chocolate layer
Mix all of the ingredients until you get a smooth texture. You could also add some other ingredients such as sea salt or vanilla to bump up the taste!
When the caramel on your nougats are hard enough, take them out and cover them with your chocolate and put them back into the freezer one last time. Once they have frozen, take them out and serve!
3. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
Although cookies are not technically a candy, they are arguably better. Enjoy them dipped in chocolate, covered in sprinkles, drizzled with vegan caramel, or plain. All of the ingredients required for these vegan cookies are easily available at Tidal Creek, one of the most well-stocked and versatile health food stores in Wilmington.
Ingredients
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2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted non-hydrogenated margarine, at room temperature
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1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon light (or mild) molasses
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 and 1/2 cups vegan semi sweet chocolate chips (about 10 ounces)
Directions
Heat oven to 350¡F and arrange a rack in the middle. Put the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium sized bowl and stir to mix them up completely; set aside.
Next, put the margarine and sugar in a bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and beat it on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until you get light and fluffy dough. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Next, put the molasses and vanilla into a bowl and mix them for 2 minutes on medium-high speed until they have thoroughly mixed. Now add your flour mixture to this one and mix on low speed until both have combined. Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix again on low speed until it has combined.
Now drop the one tablespoon of your dough at a time onto a baking sheet, make sure that the dough balls are sufficiently spaced. Press on each ball so that they flatten just a bit so that they begin to look like a cookie. Bake until your cookies for about 11 minutes, and look golden brown around the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes. If you have multiple batches then repeat the procedure!
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Looking for more vegan foods in Wilmington? Tidal Creek Co-op has a large selection of vegan foods such as baked goods, sandwiches, cheeses, and more, that are made from the best ingredients and are oozing with good nutrition. Be sure to check out the Tidal Creek Caf if youÕre looking for a vegan restaurant in Wilmington!
By choosing to shop at a local business like Tidal Creek Co-op instead of chain stores like Whole Foods and Harris Teeter, you are allowing your dollars to to benefit the local economy of Wilmington as well as local farmers. Shopping at Tidal Creek Co-op is an easy way to demonstrate your commitment to your community. Becoming an Owner at Tidal Creek is an even better way to demonstrate this commitment, and just as easy. Read about Tidal CreekÕs awesome Owner benefits and consider becoming an Owner during National Co-op Month happening now!
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